Construction Specialist

Position Summary

We are seeking a safety-focused Construction Specialist to support electrical and automation construction activities at oil and gas production facilities in the Midland area. This role provides day-to-day field oversight, technical support, and coordination of contractor-performed work to ensure installations are completed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with company specifications, engineering documents, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide field oversight for electrical and automation construction activities including conduit, cable tray, cable routing, equipment installation, terminations, grounding, control panels, motor circuits, lighting circuits, and associated devices.
• Coordinate daily work with construction leadership, engineering, operations, contractors, inspectors, and commissioning personnel.
• Review technical documentation for constructability and field execution, including electrical drawings, P&IDs, area classification drawings, circuit schedules, motor schematics, wiring diagrams, control narratives, and Cause & Effect documents.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, progress, schedule, and compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Perform field inspections, identify deficiencies, support corrective actions, and help minimize rework and project delays.
• Verify redlines and ensure as-built documentation is accurate and complete.
• Support Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), Management of Change (MOC), commissioning, startup, and turnover to operations.
• Identify field conflicts and technical issues early, communicate impacts, and coordinate practical resolutions with stakeholders.
• Promote a strong safety culture and verify compliance with company requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage assigned electrical projects with minimal supervision and deliver work safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent recognized electrical qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical experience, including at least 3 years supporting oil & gas electrical construction, inspection, or field execution.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Electrically qualified to perform or oversee work on systems up to 600 volts in accordance with applicable company and OSHA requirements.
• Proven ability to read and interpret electrical prints, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, schematics, specifications, and other engineering documents.
• Understanding of oil & gas production facility processes, electrical distribution, automation systems, and control devices.
• Ability to safely oversee contractor work and interface effectively with electrical engineers, operations personnel, and field leadership.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently in field environments while remaining flexible, team-oriented, and accountable for results.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical and instrumentation construction experience in the oil & gas industry.
• Experience troubleshooting or repairing switchboard control panels, motor circuits, building/lighting circuits, and control circuits.
• Knowledge of relevant API, ISA, IEEE, and company engineering standards.
• Experience with electrical design or analysis software such as AutoCAD, ETAP, or equivalent.
• Prior experience supporting multiple concurrent field projects in remote operating areas.